Light Soft Fern is a medium-light, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9EDC74, which equals rgb(158, 220, 116) in RGB and hsl(96, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C28 M0 Y47 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9EDC74 - RGB
158, 220, 116 - HSL
96°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
28, 0, 47, 14 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft Fern
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.94:1. Its complementary color is #B374DC.
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Light Soft Fern color codes
| HEX | #9EDC74 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 220, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(96, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 96°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 28%, 0%, 47%, 14% |
| Decimal | 10411124 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Fern
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFF9E8 - 100
#DFF3D1 - 200
#CFEEBA - 300
#BEE8A2 - 400
#AEE28B - 500
#9EDC74 - 600
#84B761 - 700
#69934D - 800
#4F6E3A - 900
#354927 - 950
#1A2513
Color harmonies for Light Soft Fern
- Complementary
#B374DC≈ Light Soft Grape - Analogous −30°
#D2DC74≈ Light Soft Lime - Analogous +30°
#74DC7F≈ Light Soft Emerald - Triadic +120°
#749EDC≈ Light Soft Cerulean - Triadic +240°
#DC749E≈ Light Soft Blush - Split 150°
#7F74DC≈ Light Soft Indigo - Split 210°
#DC74D2≈ Orchid
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Fern
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Fern | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Soft Fern | Aa | 12.94:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Soft Fern
background-color: #9EDC74;color: #9EDC74;background-color: rgb(158, 220, 116);background-color: hsl(96, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-fern: #9EDC74; }class="bg-[#9EDC74]"Colors similar to Light Soft Fern
- Light Soft Apple
#A8DC74 - Light Soft Leaf
#93DC74 - Light Soft Clover
#89DC74 - Light Soft Spring Bud
#B3DC74 - Light Muted Fern
#A1CB86 - Light Muted Leaf
#9ACB86 - Light Bright Fern
#9AEE63 - Light Muted Apple
#A8CB86 - Light Bright Apple
#A8EE63 - Light Muted Clover
#93CB86 - Pistachio
#93C572 - Light Soft Shamrock
#7FDC74
More green shades
- Very Dark Soft Fern
#284912 - Dark Soft Fern
#3A6A1B - Deep Soft Fern
#4C8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Fern
#5EAB2B - Soft Fern
#70CC33 - Medium Light Soft Fern
#87D454 - Pale Soft Fern
#B5E495 - Very Pale Soft Fern
#CCEDB6 - Palest Soft Fern
#E2F5D6 - Darkest Muted Fern
#17240F - Very Dark Muted Fern
#2A401C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Fern?
The HEX code for Light Soft Fern is #9EDC74.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Fern?
Light Soft Fern has an RGB value of 158, 220, 116 (rgb(158, 220, 116)). In HSL it is 96°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Fern?
Use black text on Light Soft Fern. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 and black text has 12.94:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Fern?
The complementary color of Light Soft Fern is #B374DC. Analogous colors #D2DC74 and #74DC7F also pair well.